Energy Conservation
Energy conservation and the wise use of energy are two of the main principles in the construction and conversation at Cascade Meadow. Through conservation and energy efficiency, we can reduce the environmental impacts of our energy resource production, like the use of fossil fuels, and keep energy rates affordable.
With the help of Rochester Public Utilities, Cascade Meadow was able to receive rebates on qualifying energy efficient projects within the facility. The rebates received helped to offset the higher expense of more energy efficient options.
There are many good, local sources of information when it comes to conserving energy around the home or in a business.
Locally, Rochester Public Utility offers several services aimed at conservation. See the conservation page on their website at:
http://www.rpu.org/environment/conservation/energy-conservation.html
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is also interested in efficient use of our energy resource, since producing the bulk of our energy from coal-fired power plants creates some forms of pollution. Their home-scale energy conservation page can be found here:
Interested in energy conservation in a setting other than the home? Visit the MPCA’s and the Environmental Protection Agency’s websites for energy-saving tips and resources in other settings at:
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/living-green/living-green-home.html
The Division of Energy Resources at the Minnesota Department of Commerce also offers information and assistance to residents, builders, utilities, non-profits and policy-makers on home improvements, financial assistance, renewable technologies, policy initiatives, and utility regulations.